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Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

13. Mr. Holcomb discussed with the Board the concept of equitable buy-in for any customers who decide to tie on to the system, based on the fact that current customers have already been paying. Redland School is a possible customer, but their account would require individual negotiation because water meter size has a direct effect on the amount of sewer discharged to the system, which affects the price. Options were discussed for payment between an up-front, one-time payment versus a payment plan. Mr. McKelvey stated that the District should talk to the Out-of-District customers again because it would cost them more to tie onto the system later. Mr. Jones noted that a new customer would have to put in a system now. Mr. Holcomb recommended that the Board stay with the same rate structure of an additional 1.5% for Out of District customers. Mrs. Ross motioned to approve the Out-of-District interim sewer rate at $48.75 per month. Mr. Hageon seconded the motion. All members voted in favor and the rate was passed. Mr. Holcomb asked for clarification on the payment plan. Mr. Jones stated that a customer must complete payment not to exceed six months. They will be required to pay their monthly bill, along with the payment plan fee for buy-in. Mr. McKelvey reiterated that it is better for customers to tie onto the system now, to which Mr. Holcomb agreed. Establish Date, Time and Agenda Items for the Next Meeting: Mr. Jones asked when the next meeting needs to take place, to whi

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.